How Caroline Kennedy discovered her inner bogan in Australia

How Caroline Kennedy discovered her inner bogan in Australia

The US ambassador to Australia,a member of America’s most storied political dynasty,has embraced everything from sausages and surfing to sheep and “shitboxes”.

  • byMatthew Knott andPeter Hartcher

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McConnell’s health under scrutiny after Republican senator freezes during press conference

McConnell’s health under scrutiny after Republican senator freezes during press conference

The 81-year-old was at the US Capitol building making opening remarks when his voice trailed off and he suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Mitch McConnell freezes up at a press conference
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Mitch McConnell freezes up at a press conference

US Senator Mitch McConnell freezes mid-sentence at a press conference.

‘Foolish’:US Republicans threaten to block AUKUS deal

‘Foolish’:US Republicans threaten to block AUKUS deal

Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday moved to block legislation which would enable the sale of US Virginia-class submarines to Australia.

  • byAnthony Galloway
The China decision that has global giants worried

The China decision that has global giants worried

Increased friction between the US and China has created a dilemma for some of the world’s biggest companies.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Risks’ posed by Saudis:PGA Tour,LIV Golf agreement triggers probe by US senator

‘Risks’ posed by Saudis:PGA Tour,LIV Golf agreement triggers probe by US senator

Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded the PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan provide details on how the nonprofit group came to its agreement with LIV Golf,a professional body.

  • byDavid Shepardson
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US House votes to suspend ceiling and avoid default

US House votes to suspend ceiling and avoid default

Joe Biden welcomed the passage of the debt ceiling bill and urged the Democratic-majority ruled Senate to “pass it as quickly as possible”.

  • byDavid Morgan
Forget the debt ceiling,the entire roof’s collapsing on America

Forget the debt ceiling,the entire roof’s collapsing on America

America’s restless struggle against the very concepts of governance and government increasingly threatens the survival of a normal,functional nation state.

  • byPeter Hartcher
What you should know about the US debt ceiling deal

What you should know about the US debt ceiling deal

The deal would suspend the $US31.4 trillion ($48 trillion) debt ceiling until January 2025.

  • bySteve Holland andJarrett Renshaw
Biden and McCarthy reach in-principle deal on debt ceiling

Biden and McCarthy reach in-principle deal on debt ceiling

The White House and negotiators for House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to avert a debt default.

  • byErik Wasson andLaura Davison
Jury convicts Trump loyalists over January 6 Capitol attack

Jury convicts Trump loyalists over January 6 Capitol attack

More than 500 Trump supporters have so far pleaded guilty to charges relating to the Capitol riot in 2021.

  • bySarah N. Lynch